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DY12 PYW

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 PYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

emission standard just met

Pass 13 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2025

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 88,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 85,991 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 82,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 69,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 61,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/r18 tyre size (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 52,662 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 44,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,838 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,741 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 34,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50R18 101W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50R18 101W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,655 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 29,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 26,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DY12 PYW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 67,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY12 PYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DY12 PYW registered?

DY12 PYW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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